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Will Day 2 Of SA vs SL 1st Test Be Abandoned Due To Rain? Durban Stadium Latest Weather Update

Akshita Patel

Day 1 of SA vs SL first Test forced into early stumps due to rain [Source: @ProteasMenCSA/X.com]Day 1 of SA vs SL first Test forced into early stumps due to rain [Source: @ProteasMenCSA/X.com]

Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is scheduled for November 28 and the weather forecast does not seem very promising. Day 1 was called off early due to heavy bouts of rain and ahead of Day 2, let’s checkout latest weather update from the city of Durban.

The first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka started on an electric note, with the visitors dominating the hosts. Lahiru Kumara and Vishwa Fernando’s dominating spells with the new ball on a grassy wicket toppled South Africa’s top order, leaving them 80/4 before rain caused the delay. 

Rain to dampen day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka

Heavy rainfall at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban forced early stumps on Day 1 of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka. Only 20.4 overs were bowled and alas, rain had the last laugh. Moreover, ahead of Day 2, the weather forecast doesn’t look promising at all.

Even after stumps were called on Day 1, strong thunderstorms popped up in Durban on and off. While Sri Lanka are desperate to resume bowling since they have an upper hand, South Africa are eyeing an escape. Hence, Day 2’s weather will severely impact the Test match's end result. On that note, let’s look at Durban City’s latest weather update.

SA vs SL 1st Test, Day 2: Weather Report

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Details
Temperature23° C
Wind Speed76 km/h
Probability of rain25%

On Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka, thunderstorms are expected to return. According to Accuweather’s prediction, 25% of precipitation chances exist in the afternoon hours. The temperature will hover around 23° Celsius with winds blowing at 76 km/h.

That being said, the morning sessions will likely be unaffected. Sunny and cloudy weather is expected, meaning no interruptions are likely in the first session. However, just what happened on Day 1, rain can pick up pace from the second session onwards.

Overall, on Day 2, the precipitation and thunderstorms probability is slightly lower compared to Day 1. However, delays are still very much possible and more frequent loss of overs might push this promising game into an unfortunate draw.